CCI Inspection Techniques & Procedures 2

Question 1

When performing a visual inspection of freshly placed concrete, which defect indicates inadequate consolidation?

Accepted Answer

Honeycombing

Answer

Honeycombing—voids or rock pockets—indicates that concrete was not properly consolidated during placement.

Question 2

A construction inspector discovers that rebar cover in a concrete beam is 1.5 inches instead of the specified 2 inches. The FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the engineer of record and document the nonconformance

Answer

Inspectors must document nonconformances and notify the engineer of record, who determines the appropriate corrective action.

Question 3

What instrument is used to verify the in-place density of compacted asphalt pavement without extracting a core?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear density gauge

Answer

A nuclear density gauge measures moisture and density of compacted materials non-destructively in the field.

Question 4

During a pre-construction meeting, the inspector's primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish communication channels and review project requirements

Answer

Pre-construction meetings establish communication protocols, clarify roles, and review project plans and specifications before work begins.

Question 5

Which welding inspection method uses magnetic particles to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic particle testing (MT)

Answer

Magnetic particle testing (MT) is effective for detecting surface and slightly subsurface defects in ferromagnetic steel welds.

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CCI Inspection Techniques & Procedures 2